Shrimp Tostadas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, shelled, deveined, rinsed, and drained
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium poblano pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
• 1 medium bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
• 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• cooking spray
• 1 cup lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup guacamole
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 450 degrees. cover a large baking sheet with foil. lay tortillas on sheet and spray with cooking spray. turn over and spray other side. when oven is heated, bake for 10-15 minutes or until light golden brown. they may still appear floppy, but will become crispy as they cool. remove and place on plate covered with paper towels. blot with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chili powder, brown sugar, and oregano. put the olive oil in a ziptop bag and mix in all but 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. add the garlic and shrimp; massage to coat. set aside.
• 3 heat a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat, and, when hot, coat with cooking spray. add the sliced onion and sauté until softened and fragrant and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. add the chile and bell pepper and continue to sauté for 2 minutes. add the remaining spice mixture and sauté until the onion and chiles are tender but not mushy, another 1-2 minutes. transfer to a bowl. return the skillet to medium high heat and add the shrimp. cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. add the sautéed vegetables; toss to combine and reheat.
• 4 spread a small amount of guacamole on tostada. spread a small amount of sour cream over guacamole, then add some lettuce. add some sauteed vegetables and top with shrimp. sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
• 5 serve with additional sour cream and guacamole.